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| Jenkins, Floyd H. | 1 |
| Jenkins, Floyd N. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedLuker, William A.; Jenkins, Floyd H. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1973
Quantitative and qualitative bias in favor of professional work modes was found to exist in elementary reading textbooks. (MS)
Descriptors: Career Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Reading Materials, Textbook Bias
Peer reviewedLuker, William A.; Jenkins, Floyd N. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1973
Six hypotheses were tested in an attempt to demonstrate that textbook bias exists which is negative toward technical-vocational work modes. Results of the analysis of elementary reading textbooks used in Texas showed that bias does exist but the existence of corresponding attitudinal differences in students needs further investigation. (DS)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Hypothesis Testing
Peer reviewedLuker, William A.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1974
This study attempts to determine if quantitative and qualitative bias regarding work modes, specifically professional and paraprofesional vs. technical-vocational, exists in selected elementary school text materials. (Author/JH)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Basal Reading, Career Choice, Elementary School Students
